The highest mountain in South East Asia about 4,095 (13,435 ft). It is located in Kinabalu National Park (a World Heritage Site) , which is on the island of Borneo in the tropics.The mountain and its surroundings feature a huge variety of flora, and is one of the world’s most important biological sites.The main peak of the mountain (Low's Peak) can be relatively easily climbed by a person with a good physical condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment. Other peaks along the massif, however, require rock climbing skills.Climbers must be accompanied by guides at all times. The climb starts at the Kinabalu park headquarters at 1,563 m (5,128 feet).Accommodation is available inside the park or outside near the headquarters. From there, climbers proceed to the Timpohon gate at 1800 m (5900 ft), either by minibus or by walking, and then walk to the Laban Rata hut at 3300 m (10,800 ft). Most people accomplish this part of the climb in 3 to 6 hours. Since there are no roads, the supplies for the Laban Rata hut are carried by porters, who bring up to 30 kilograms of supplies on their backs. Hot food and beverages, hot showers and heated rooms are available at the hut. The last 2 km (2600 ft), from the Laban Rata hut at 3300 m to Low's Peak (summit) at 4100 m, takes between 2 and 4 hours. The last part of the climb is on naked granite rock.
Given the high altitude, some people may suffer from altitude sickness and should return immediately to the bottom of the mountain, as breathing and any further movement becomes increasingly difficult.A typical descent from the summit is quicker but it is often equally painful as the ascent: knee joints, ankle joints and toes tend to suffer as the climbers descend more than 3000 m (9850 ft) in five hours.
1. Park Entrance Fees
Adult: (Malaysian) RM 3.00 per person (Non-Malaysian)RM 15.00 per person
Below 18 years: (Malaysian) RM 1.00 per person (Non-Malaysian)RM 10.00 per person
2. Mountain Guide Fees
Timpohon Gate / Peak / Timpohon Gate
* 1-3 Climbers - RM70.00 per trip
* 4-6 Climbers - RM74.00 per trip
* 7-8 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip
Timpohon / Peak / Mesilau Trail
* Starting and ending at different point
* 1-3 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip
* 4-6 Climbers - RM86.00 per trip
* 7-8 Climbers - RM92.00 per trip
Mesilau Trail / Peak / Mesilau Trail
* 1-3 Climbers - RM84.00 per trip
* 4-6 Climbers - RM90.00 per trip
* 7-8 Climbers - RM100.00 per trip
3. Climbing Permit
(Timpohon Gate / Mesilau Gate)
Adult: (Malaysian)RM 30.00 per person (Non-Malaysian)RM 100.00 per person
Below 18 years (Malaysian)RM 12.00 per person (Non-Malaysian) RM 40.00 per person
4. Insurance
* RM7.00 per person
5. Certificate
* RM10.00 per person
Optional Porter Fees
Mesilau Trail / Timpohon Gate
* To Laban Rata - RM76.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To Sayat-Sayat - RM88.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To the summit - R100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Timpohon Gate / Timpohon
* To Laban Rata - RM66.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To Sayat-Sayat - RM80.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To the summit - R88.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Mesilau Trail / Mesilau
* To Laban Rata - RM88.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To Sayat-Sayat - RM100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To the summit - R110.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Trail
* To Laban Rata - RM88.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To Sayat-Sayat - RM100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
* To the summit - R110.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Bus Transfer to Timpohon Gate
* Less than 5 persons - RM 15.00 per way
* 5 persons & above - RM 4.00 per person per way
Things to Bring
Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind breaker / long sleeve shirts / change of clothes / drinking water / high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) / headache tablets / sun block / deep heat lotion / plasters / insect repellent / water proof bag for camera / torch-light / towel / gloves / hat
For more information contact Sutera Sanctuary Lodges via :
Sales & Reservations Office
Lot G15
Ground Floor
Wisma Sabah
88000, Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia
Phone: +60 88 243 629
Fax: +60 88 259 552
Email: info@suterasanctuarylodges.com.my